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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,050.13, 734,244.76 and 290,348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,050.13, 734,244.76 and 290,348.28 is: 400,689.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,050.13 : 734,244.76 = 290,348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,050.13/734,244.76 = 290,348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,050.13x = 734,244.76 × 290,348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,050.13x = 213,186,703,527.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,186,703,527.95/532,050.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,689.13

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